In order for chickens to lay even in winter, you need to create a warm environment for them. It is important to properly insulate the poultry shed right now.
Different materials can be used as insulation, but one important rule should be remembered: insulation is carried out on all surfaces of the room, in particular, the ceiling and floor.
Styrofoam
Inexpensive insulation that can be used for walls and ceilings. The main advantages of foam plastic can be called its cheapness and ease of installation. However, over time, its sheets are greatly deformed, and therefore you will have to replace them with new ones.
Mineral wool
This material is excellent for ceiling insulation, although it is sometimes used for walls as well. Such a step will be justified if the walls of the chicken shed are made of plywood and boards.
Extruded polystyrene foam
Modern material with a porous structure that can replace foam. It is often used to insulate both walls and floors.
Stizol
It includes all the advantages of extruded polystyrene foam, but in addition, it also has resistance to moisture, which is very important if the room is utility room and has mediocre ventilation.
Sawdust
A cheap heater that is suitable only for the floor. If you simply sprinkle sawdust on the surface, the feet of birds will remain warm, which will positively affect their health.